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17 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Alabama v. Whitegreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016While a full custodial arrest must be based on probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, see Terry, 392 U.S. at 24-26 , an investigatory stop is grounded on the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990) (“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable t

2016While a full custodial arrest must be based on probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, see Terry, 392 U.S. at 24-26 , an investigatory stop is grounded on the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990) (“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable t

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State v. Jason L.green
nm · 2000 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Jason L., 2000-NMSC-018 , ¶¶ 14, 20, 129 N.M. 119 , 2 P.3d 856 .

2016See State v. Jason L., 2000-NMSC-018 , ¶¶ 14, 20, 129 N.M. 119 , 2 P.3d 856 .

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Dick v. City of Portalesgreen
nmctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Dick v. City of Portales, 116 N.M. 472, 478 , 863 P.2d 1093, 1099 (Ct. 2 App. 1993 ).

2012Dick v. City of Portales, 116 N.M. 472, 478 , 863 P.2d 1093, 1099 (Ct. 2 App. 1993 ).

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State v. Juangreen
nm · 2010 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Id. ¶¶ 16, 19; see also 11 1 State v. Juan, 2010-NMSC-041, ¶ 1 , 148 N.M. 747 , 242 P.3d 314 (upholding the 2 denial of a lesser instruction where the conduct underlying the greater charge and the 3 conduct that would have supported the lesser included offense instruction were not 4 the same). 5 With those principles in mind, we now apply the analysis required by the 6 cognate approach to the record in this case. 7 C.

2011Id. ¶¶ 16, 19; see also 11 1 State v. Juan, 2010-NMSC-041, ¶ 1 , 148 N.M. 747 , 242 P.3d 314 (upholding the 2 denial of a lesser instruction where the conduct underlying the greater charge and the 3 conduct that would have supported the lesser included offense instruction were not 4 the same). 5 With those principles in mind, we now apply the analysis required by the 6 cognate approach to the record in this case. 7 C.

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Neitzel v. Stategreen
alaskactapp · 1982 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Neitzel, 655 P.2d at 337 ("[T]he significant distinction is in the likelihood that a death will result from the defendant's act."); People v. Register, 60 N.Y.2d 270 , 469 N.Y.S.2d 599 , 457 N.E.2d 704, 707 (1983) (distinguishing between the required "grave risk of death" for depraved mind murder and the "lesser" standard of substantial risk of death); see also Ibn Omar-Muhammad, 102 N.M. at 278 , 694 P.2d at 926 (stating that the difference between the extreme recklessness requirement of depraved mind murder and ordinary recklessness "is one of degree, not of kind").

2005See Neitzel, 655 P.2d at 337 (“[T]he significant distinction is in the likelihood that a death will result from the defendant’s act.”); People v. Register, 60 N.Y.2d 270 , 469 N.Y.S.2d 599 , 457 N.E.2d 704, 707 (1983) (distinguishing between the required “grave risk of death” for depraved mind murder and the “lesser” standard of substantial risk of death); see also Ibn Omar-Muhammad, 102 N.M. at 278 , 694 P.2d at 926 (stating that the difference between the extreme recklessness requirement of depraved mind murder and ordinary recklessness “is one of degree, not of kind”).

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State v. Ibn Omar-Muhammadgreen
nm · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Neitzel, 655 P.2d at 337 ("[T]he significant distinction is in the likelihood that a death will result from the defendant's act."); People v. Register, 60 N.Y.2d 270 , 469 N.Y.S.2d 599 , 457 N.E.2d 704, 707 (1983) (distinguishing between the required "grave risk of death" for depraved mind murder and the "lesser" standard of substantial risk of death); see also Ibn Omar-Muhammad, 102 N.M. at 278 , 694 P.2d at 926 (stating that the difference between the extreme recklessness requirement of depraved mind murder and ordinary recklessness "is one of degree, not of kind").

2005See Neitzel, 655 P.2d at 337 ("[T]he significant distinction is in the likelihood that a death will result from the defendant's act."); People v. Register, 60 N.Y.2d 270 , 469 N.Y.S.2d 599 , 457 N.E.2d 704, 707 (1983) (distinguishing between the required "grave risk of death" for depraved mind murder and the "lesser" standard of substantial risk of death); see also Ibn Omar-Muhammad, 102 N.M. at 278 , 694 P.2d at 926 (stating that the difference between the extreme recklessness requirement of depraved mind murder and ordinary recklessness "is one of degree, not of kind").

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People v. Registerred
ny · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Neitzel, 655 P.2d at 337 ("[T]he significant distinction is in the likelihood that a death will result from the defendant's act."); People v. Register, 60 N.Y.2d 270 , 469 N.Y.S.2d 599 , 457 N.E.2d 704, 707 (1983) (distinguishing between the required "grave risk of death" for depraved mind murder and the "lesser" standard of substantial risk of death); see also Ibn Omar-Muhammad, 102 N.M. at 278 , 694 P.2d at 926 (stating that the difference between the extreme recklessness requirement of depraved mind murder and ordinary recklessness "is one of degree, not of kind").

2005See Neitzel, 655 P.2d at 337 ("[T]he significant distinction is in the likelihood that a death will result from the defendant's act."); People v. Register, 60 N.Y.2d 270 , 469 N.Y.S.2d 599 , 457 N.E.2d 704, 707 (1983) (distinguishing between the required "grave risk of death" for depraved mind murder and the "lesser" standard of substantial risk of death); see also Ibn Omar-Muhammad, 102 N.M. at 278 , 694 P.2d at 926 (stating that the difference between the extreme recklessness requirement of depraved mind murder and ordinary recklessness "is one of degree, not of kind").

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State v. Ortegagreen
nm · 1966 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See State v. Ortega, 77 N.M. 7 , 419 P.2d 219 (1966); State v. Upton, 60 N.M. 205 , 290 P.2d 440 (1955); State v. Folk, 56 N.M. 583 , 247 P.2d 165 (1952).

1984See State v. Ortega, 77 N.M. 7 , 419 P.2d 219 (1966); State v. Upton, 60 N.M. 205 , 290 P.2d 440 (1955); State v. Folk, 56 N.M. 583 , 247 P.2d 165 (1952).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2016While a full custodial arrest must be based on probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, see Terry, 392 U.S. at 24-26 , an investigatory stop is grounded on the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990) (“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable t

2016While a full custodial arrest must be based on probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, see Terry, 392 U.S. at 24-26 , an investigatory stop is grounded on the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990) (“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable t

22016–2016
State v. Neal green
nm · 2007
2 sentences

2016While a full custodial arrest must be based on probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, see Terry, 392 U.S. at 24-26 , an investigatory stop is grounded on the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990) (“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable t

2016While a full custodial arrest must be based on probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, see Terry, 392 U.S. at 24-26 , an investigatory stop is grounded on the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 (1990) (“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable t

22016–2016
Cotter v. Novak green
nm · 1953
2 sentences

2017To support his argument, 14 Plaintiff cites Cotter v. Novak, 1953-NMSC-093 , 57 N.M. 639 , 261 P.2d 827 .

2017To support his argument, 14 Plaintiff cites Cotter v. Novak, 1953-NMSC-093 , 57 N.M. 639 , 261 P.2d 827 .

12017–2017
State v. Sheehan green
nmctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2015Id. ¶ 26; 7 Sheehan, 2015-NMCA-021, ¶ 12 .

12015–2015
United States v. Knights green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2009Balancing these considerations, the Court found that the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, not probable cause, "satisfies the Constitution when the balance of governmental and private interests makes such a standard reasonable." Id. at 121 .

2009Balancing these considerations, the Court found that the lesser standard of reasonable suspicion, not probable cause, “satisfies the Constitution when the balance of governmental and private interests makes such a standard reasonable.” Id. at 121 .

12009–2009
State v. Gomez green
nm · 1997
2 sentences

2004We do not in any way intend by this holding to undermine or lessen this Court’s or our Supreme Court’s steadfast preference for warrants, see Gomez, 1997-NMSC-006, ¶ 36 , 122 N.M. 777 , 932 P.2d 1 , outside of clearly recognized exceptions, or in the probation context involving reasonable suspicion to believe that criminal conduct has occurred or is occurring. (4) Exigent Circumstances Are Not Required {44} Understanding that we might not require a standard more stringent than reasonable cause or reasonable suspicion, Defendant seeks to add the requirement of exigent circumstances to the lesse

2004We do not in any way intend by this holding to undermine or lessen this Court’s or our Supreme Court’s steadfast preference for warrants, see Gomez, 1997-NMSC-006, ¶ 36 , 122 N.M. 777 , 932 P.2d 1 , outside of clearly recognized exceptions, or in the probation context involving reasonable suspicion to believe that criminal conduct has occurred or is occurring. (4) Exigent Circumstances Are Not Required {44} Understanding that we might not require a standard more stringent than reasonable cause or reasonable suspicion, Defendant seeks to add the requirement of exigent circumstances to the lesse

12004–2004
State v. Boeglin green
nm · 1987
2 sentences

2003The State now "cannot be heard to complain on appeal if [they have] gambled and lost." Boeglin, 105 N.M. at 251 , 731 P.2d at 947 .

2003The State now "cannot be heard to complain on appeal if [they have] gambled and lost." Boeglin, 105 N.M. at 251 , 731 P.2d at 947 .

12003–2003
State v. TONY G. green
nmctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002For example, the revocation of a juvenile’s probation requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, whereas adult probation revocations require a lesser standard of “reasonable certainty.” Tony G., 121 N.M. at 190 , 909 P.2d at 750 ; see Section 32A-2-24(B).

2002For example, the revocation of a juvenile’s probation requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, whereas adult probation revocations require a lesser standard of “reasonable certainty.” Tony G., 121 N.M. at 190 , 909 P.2d at 750 ; see Section 32A-2-24(B).

12002–2002
Matter of D'Angelo green
nm · 1986
2 sentences

1997In this case, “the record on appeal meets the clear and convincing evidence standard, which includes the lesser standard of a preponderance of the evidence____” Id. at 393 , 733 P.2d at 362 . (17) We therefore adopt the recommendation of the disciplinary board and find that respondent violated Rule 16-303(A)(1), by knowingly making a’ false statement of material fact to the Court of Appeals, Rule 16-804(C), by engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, Rule 16-804(D), by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, and Rule 16-804(H), by

1997In this case, “the record on appeal meets the clear and convincing evidence standard, which includes the lesser standard of a preponderance of the evidence____” Id. at 393 , 733 P.2d at 362 . (17) We therefore adopt the recommendation of the disciplinary board and find that respondent violated Rule 16-303(A)(1), by knowingly making a’ false statement of material fact to the Court of Appeals, Rule 16-804(C), by engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, Rule 16-804(D), by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, and Rule 16-804(H), by

11997–1997
Powell v. Gutierrez green
md · 1987
2 sentences

1994The Maryland Court of Appeals construed a rule functionally similar to SCRA 1-041(E)(2) in Powell v. Gutierrez, 310 Md. 302 , 529 A.2d 352 (1987).

1994The Maryland Court of Appeals construed a rule functionally similar to SCRA 1-041(E)(2) in Powell v. Gutierrez, 310 Md. 302 , 529 A.2d 352 (1987).

11994–1994
West Cent. La. Entertainment v. Leesville green
lactapp · 1992
1 sentence

1993Entertainment, Inc. v. City ofLeesville, 594 So.2d 973, 976 (La.Ct.App.1992) (vagueness is governed by a lesser standard of definiteness when laws regulating business behavior are involved).

11993–1993
United Nuclear Corp. v. Allendale Mutual Insurance green
nm · 1985
2 sentences

1989Id. at 495 , 709 P.2d at 664 .

1989Id. at 495 , 709 P.2d at 664 .

11989–1989
State v. Upton green
nm · 1955
2 sentences

1984See State v. Ortega, 77 N.M. 7 , 419 P.2d 219 (1966); State v. Upton, 60 N.M. 205 , 290 P.2d 440 (1955); State v. Folk, 56 N.M. 583 , 247 P.2d 165 (1952).

1984See State v. Ortega, 77 N.M. 7 , 419 P.2d 219 (1966); State v. Upton, 60 N.M. 205 , 290 P.2d 440 (1955); State v. Folk, 56 N.M. 583 , 247 P.2d 165 (1952).

11984–1984
State v. Folk green
nm · 1952
2 sentences

1984See State v. Ortega, 77 N.M. 7 , 419 P.2d 219 (1966); State v. Upton, 60 N.M. 205 , 290 P.2d 440 (1955); State v. Folk, 56 N.M. 583 , 247 P.2d 165 (1952).

1984See State v. Ortega, 77 N.M. 7 , 419 P.2d 219 (1966); State v. Upton, 60 N.M. 205 , 290 P.2d 440 (1955); State v. Folk, 56 N.M. 583 , 247 P.2d 165 (1952).

11984–1984
State v. Morris green
nm · 1961
2 sentences

1975In discussing suppressed evidence in terms of constitutional due process, State v. Morris, 69 N.M. 244 , 365 P.2d 668 (1961) refers to evidence “material to the guilt or innocence of the accused, or to the penalty to be imposed.” Trimble v. State, supra, does not approve a lesser standard because Trimble states: “Nothing which follows . . . conflicts with our holding in State v. Morris, supra.” Rule of Criminal Procedure 27(a)(5) is worded differently than the due process standard.

1975In discussing suppressed evidence in terms of constitutional due process, State v. Morris, 69 N.M. 244 , 365 P.2d 668 (1961) refers to evidence “material to the guilt or innocence of the accused, or to the penalty to be imposed.” Trimble v. State, supra, does not approve a lesser standard because Trimble states: “Nothing which follows . . . conflicts with our holding in State v. Morris, supra.” Rule of Criminal Procedure 27(a)(5) is worded differently than the due process standard.

11975–1975

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